INGREDIENTS
The chicken::
2 1/4
lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp
canola oil
2 tbsp
peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
3
garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups
good-quality ginger ale
3/4 cup
low-sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp
hoisin sauce
3 tsp
soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp
arrowroot or cornstarch
1 tbsp
water
The slaw::
3 tbsp
rice vinegar
2 tsp
agave nectar
1 tsp
peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tbsp
canola oil
1/2 tsp
grated lime zest
1 tbsp
fresh lime juice
1/2
jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed, finely chopped
1
small Napa cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups
grated carrots
2
scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup
chopped cilantro
4
whole wheat hamburger buns, split